The American Red Cross News

Joseph P. Benincasa, the President & CEO of the Actors Fund just released the followibg statement on Superstorm Sandy:

The Disney/ABC Television Group's "Day of Giving" continues to grow, with ABC Family, SOAPnet, Radio Disney, "General Hospital," "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" and the Disney Stores set to join previously announced network and syndicated programming spanning News, Daytime, Primetime and Late-Night this Monday, November 5, 2012. The "Day of Giving" will encourage the tens of millions of viewers and customers engaged throughout the day to help those impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Aerosmith will be added to tonight's NBC telethon for Hurricane Sandy survivors. The group crossed paths with Jon Bon Jovi this morning on the TODAY SHOW and worked it all out. Steven Tyler told Matt Lauer on the show today that he was born in New York, and felt a responsibility to be there.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced today that a portion of proceeds currently being raised by Broadway, Off-Broadway, and national touring companies during the six-week fall fundraising efforts will be donated to three relief agencies committed to immediately helping victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Kevin Bacon, Mary J. Blige, Tina Fey (NBC's '30 Rock'), James Gandolfini, Al Roker (NBC's 'Today') and Jon Stewart are the newest stars to join NBCUniversal's broadcast of 'Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together.' The one-hour live benefit telethon will air Friday, November 2, (8-9 pm ET) across the networks of NBCUniversal, including NBC, Bravo, CNBC, E!, G4, MSNBC, Style, Syfy and USA. The NBC Sports Network and The Weather Channel also have now signed on to air the event.

HBO will join the networks of NBC Universal in presenting HURRICANE SANDY: COMING TOGETHER, a live one-hour special on FRIDAY, NOV. 2 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/tape-delayed PT) in response to the widespread devastation caused by the storm. Hosted by NBC 'Today' anchor Matt Lauer, the broadcast will be presented from the New York studios of NBC at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Following the announcement made today by Robert A. Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company of a $2 Million donation for Hurricane Sandy relief and rebuilding efforts, the Disney/ABC Television Group today announced that it will designate Monday, November 5, 2012 as a "Day of Giving" across network and syndicated programming spanning News, Daytime, Primetime and Late-Night, encouraging the tens of millions of viewers engaged throughout the day to help those impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, the networks of NBCUniversal -- including NBC, Bravo, CNBC, E!, G4, MSNBC, Style, Syfy and USA - will join forces to air a one-hour live benefit telethon, HURRICANE SANDY: COMING TOGETHER, today, November 2 (8-9 pm ET).

In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, the networks of NBCUniversal -- including NBC, Bravo, CNBC, E!, G4, MSNBC, Style, Syfy and USA - will join forces to air a one-hour live benefit telethon, HURRICANE SANDY: COMING TOGETHER, on today, November 2 (8-9 pm ET).

In today's NY Post, cast members of MTV's reality show JERSEY SHORE sent their support and wishes to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The storm devastated the town of Seaside on the Jersey Shore, home to the famous summer residents.

Tyra Banks, Justin Bieber, Josh Duhamel and Emma Stone join creator, host and executive producer Nick Cannon in celebrating four exceptional teens in this year's TeenNick HALO Awards.

Governor Steve Beshear recently appointed a new member to the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Board of Directors, and reappointed two others. Dave Calzi, managing partner of of the Louisville office of Ernst & Young, has been appointed to the Board for the first time. Former Metro Louisville First Lady Madeline Abramson has been reappointed as chairman, and consultant Don Parkinson has been reappointed as vice chairman.

Tyra Banks, Justin Bieber, Josh Duhamel and Emma Stone join creator, host and executive producer Nick Cannon in celebrating four exceptional teens in this year's TeenNick HALO Awards. Recognizing real-life teens who are 'Helping and Leading Others' (HALO), the fourth annual awards show pairs each honoree with a mega-celebrity who shares their commitment to service. The TeenNick HALO Awards will be taped live from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 17 and premiere Monday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nick at Nite. The 90-minute special will feature musical performances, celebrity presenters and special surprises. The TeenNick HALO Awards will encore Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 10 p.m. (ET) on TeenNick.

DirecTV is launching a dedicated 24/7 'Hurricane Sandy Information' channel that will provide live broadcasts from local stations in markets affected by the hurricane to DirecTV viewers nationwide.

NBC has announced the cast of the upcoming CELEBRITY APPRENTICE ALL-STAR season. The fourteen returning contestants, who were revealed on NBC's Today show this morning, includes former winner Bret Michaels

The Unlikely Heroes Recognizing Heroes Benefit will take place at 7:30 p.m. tonight, October 5, 2012 at Boulevard 3 located at 6523 Sunset Boulevard, 90028. The event will be hosted by Erica Greve, MSW, President and Founder of Unlikely Heroes, and will feature an award presentation honoring some of the most influential anti-human trafficking advocates in the nation. Greve is an internationally known speaker on the issue of justice and human trafficking and has dedicated her life to see the lives of at-risk children protected and improved worldwide.

The Unlikely Heroes Recognizing Heroes Benefit will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 2012 at Boulevard 3 located at 6523 Sunset Boulevard, 90028. The event will be hosted by Erica Greve, MSW, President and Founder of Unlikely Heroes, and will feature an award presentation honoring some of the most influential anti-human trafficking advocates in the nation. Greve is an internationally known speaker on the issue of justice and human trafficking and has dedicated her life to see the lives of at-risk children protected and improved worldwide.

AMC and the American Red Cross have joined forces to raise awareness about the constant need for blood. In the event of a natural disaster or even a zombie apocalypse, it's the existing blood supply that will help save lives.

Superstar Carrie Underwood will begin her much anticipated 55-city headline North American arena tour this Friday, "The Blown Away Tour," in Manchester, New Hampshire with special guest Hunter Hayes. The shows are presented and hydrated by vitaminwater®, sponsored by Olay, and promoted by AEG Live.

Bravo's TOP CHEF MASTERS season four is smokin' in Las Vegas with 12 new award-winning chefs hungry to compete for the title and win $100,000 for their charity, premiering tonight, July 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.